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title: "I understand fully that this might not fall under the purview of this…"
description: "I understand fully that this might not fall under the purview of this group, however. My backyard has been cursed with Stinkhorn Mushrooms. They smell so bad,…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Salem Owen"
published: "2025-09-27T14:37:34.960287Z"
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# I understand fully that this might not fall under the purview of this…

_Posted by Salem Owen on 2025-09-27_

I understand fully that this might not fall under the purview of this group, however. My backyard has been cursed with Stinkhorn Mushrooms. They smell so bad, not even my Terrier will go near them and he is a cat sh\*t connoisseur. How might I treat my yard to rid myself of this pestilence?!

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## 13 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-27

I have read that fungicides are not as effective on them since they grow from an egg like structure.

#### Salem Owen replied on 2025-09-27

😭

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-27

Fungicides may be less effective than digging up the “bulb/egg” structure they grow from. I’ve read they like alkaline organic soil. Try mixing in acidic materials like pine bark mulch and acidic fertilizer to produce a more acidic soil. I would try removing as many of the eggs as you can. In the worst case, I would remove a layer of soil. 🪴🍀

#### Salem Owen replied on 2025-09-27

Sunny I really appreciate your tips. I was unaware there’s a bunch more under the surface. Thank you!!

#### Sunny replied on 2025-09-28

No problem. These mushrooms are creepy and smelly Nothing like the picturesque scent free ones I get in my lawn once a year that quickly die off or the lawn maintenance guys run a mulching mower over them.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-28

Turning the soil frequently can also help weaken mushroom roots

#### Sunny replied on 2025-09-28

That’s a good point. It’s easier to do in a garden or potted plant. It’s harder to do in a front lawn where mushrooms show up on my property. The Home Owners Association (HOA) would object to me tilling the front lawn. 😁🪴🍀

#### Salem Owen replied on 2025-09-28

This right here! Gosh I’m about to go out to see if more of those bastards popped up

### Natalie commented on 2025-09-29

Coffee grounds are acidic as well. Not sure what that would do to grass, but might be worth a shot. They encourage drainage and worms like them. ☺️

#### Salem Owen replied on 2025-09-29

Well my yard already has patches as my doggos are extremely particular as to where they relieve themselves, a few more just wouldn’t hurt.

#### Salem Owen replied on 2025-09-30

I have tried your method as of this morning. We shall see..

#### Salem Owen replied on 2025-10-04

THANKYOU!!! Your suggestion was the ticket! I haven’t had anymore stinkhorns in a good few days!

#### Natalie replied on 2025-10-05

Oh good!! I’m so glad it worked! ☺️

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